India vs. Sri Lanka: In ODI World Cups, Dilshan Madushanka became the 4th bowler from Sri Lanka to take 5 wickets.
Dilshan Madushanka, a left-arm fast bowler, became the fourth bowler from Sri Lanka to take five wickets in an ODI World Cup. During the current ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 in Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium, Madushanka took five wickets against India.
In ODI World Cups, Madunshanka became the first bowler from Sri Lanka to take five wickets since Lasith Malinga’s 2011 stint. He actually became the fourth person from Sri Lanka to accomplish this accomplishment, after Malinga, Ashantha de Mel, and Chaminda Vaas.
Against India, Madushanka finished his spell with five wickets despite conceding 80 runs in ten overs. After being hit for a boundary off the opening delivery of the innings, the left-arm bowler gave Sri Lanka a fantastic start by dismissing India captain Rohit Sharma with the second ball of the innings.
After Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill were dismissed, they put together a 189-run partnership for the second wicket, with both batsmen reaching fifty. As the two batters approached their respective hundreds, Madushanka was introduced into the attack.
But Madushanka had other ideas. In the 30th over, the youthful opener nicked a short delivery outside off straight to wicketkeeper Kusal Mendis, sending Gill packing. Madushanka got the big wicket of Kohli in his very next over, tricking him with a slow cutter and making him drive right into Pathum Nissanka’s hands at short cover.
With a four-wicket haul, Madushanka removed the hard-hitting Suryakumar Yadav in the 42nd over. In the 48th over, he proceeded to finish with five wickets by dismissing the freely flowing Shreyas Iyer. Madushanka scored 82 runs off 56 balls, but after being hammered by two consecutive sixes in the opening two balls of his last over, he recovered to dismiss Shreyas.
With his assistance, Sri Lanka was able to hold India to 357 for 8 in 50 overs.
Dilshan Madushanka Life Story
Lokumarakkalage Dilshan Madushanka (born 18 September 2000) is a professional Sri Lankan cricketer who currently plays Twenty20 Internationals for Sri Lanka. He is a left-arm fast bowler who can swing the ball both ways.
Madushanka was born in Hambantota, Sri Lanka. He started playing cricket at a young age and was quickly identified as a talent. He made his first-class debut in March 2020 for Colts Cricket Club in the Premier League Tournament. He impressed in his first season, taking 23 wickets in 10 matches.
In December 2020, Madushanka was named in Sri Lanka’s Test squad for their series against South Africa. He made his Test debut in the second match of the series, but failed to take a wicket. However, he was named in Sri Lanka’s limited overs squad for their series against the West Indies in February 2021.
Madushanka made his ODI debut on January 19, 2023 against Zimbabwe in the 2023 Cricket World Cup Qualifier. He took three wickets in the match, helping Sri Lanka win by 10 wickets. He went on to take another three wickets in the next match against the Netherlands, helping Sri Lanka qualify for the 2023 Cricket World Cup.
Madushanka also made his T20I debut on February 26, 2023 against Bangladesh. He took one wicket in the match, but Sri Lanka lost the match by 10 wickets.
Madushanka is a promising young bowler with the potential to be a key player for Sri Lanka in the future. He has the ability to swing the ball both ways and bowl at good pace. He is also a good fielder.
Career Highlights
- Made Test debut for Sri Lanka in December 2020
- Made ODI debut for Sri Lanka in January 2023
- Made T20I debut for Sri Lanka in February 2023
- Took three wickets in his ODI debut against Zimbabwe in the 2023 Cricket World Cup Qualifier
- Took another three wickets in the next match against the Netherlands, helping Sri Lanka qualify for the 2023 Cricket World Cup